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impolite

[im-puh-lahyt] / ˌɪm pəˈlaɪt /


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But the play, which is set in “The Wings,” a charity home for retired actresses, provides a feast for veteran thespians for whom it would be impolite to ask their age.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

And is it impolite to Venmo request her for half the party supplies?

From MarketWatch Nov. 28, 2025

In 1917, during World War I, Weber detected an upsurge of irrationality that suggested sociology cannot master religion—the return of the ancient gods as disenchanted “impersonal forces,” notably in the impolite social form of politics.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 31, 2025

In Japan, where there are strict cultural norms around public behaviour, talking on the phone while on a train is considered impolite and it is strongly discouraged.

From BBC Feb. 6, 2025

“All I meant was that perhaps it isn’t too important,” Milo repeated, trying not to be impolite.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster




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